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aprilalwayswithabook's review
I enjoyed this book, but it felt really hard to get into and burn through, like similar Hallmark-y books. I don't know why it felt so dense - the story was easy and the love interest was easy - nothing complicated or intricate, but it wasn't the quick summer beach read that I wanted it to be. I just didn't get sucked in.
thisandthatwithkaren's review
4.0
The little Bookshop at Herring Cove.is the perfect summer read. Its setting of a seaside village is idyllic.
Sophie Jones loves her little bookshop at Herring Cove. She’ll never give it up to big property developer, Alexander Fletcher – no matter how handsome he might be…
Yet beneath Alex’s sharp suit and persuasive manner, there’s something about him that makes Sophie want to trust him.
So when he offers to help make her little shop a success again, she wonders whether this could be the start of something wonderful for both Sophie and Alex – together?
This is a light easy read for a lazy summer day. I instantly fell in love with Herring Cove and its townspeople. The I found that the author brought the little village to life for me and I could picture it in my mind.
The characters are wonderful which makes reading even more pleasurable. I highly recommend this novel to all who who love Chic Lit novels.
I requested and received an Advanced Readers copy from the publisher and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Sophie Jones loves her little bookshop at Herring Cove. She’ll never give it up to big property developer, Alexander Fletcher – no matter how handsome he might be…
Yet beneath Alex’s sharp suit and persuasive manner, there’s something about him that makes Sophie want to trust him.
So when he offers to help make her little shop a success again, she wonders whether this could be the start of something wonderful for both Sophie and Alex – together?
This is a light easy read for a lazy summer day. I instantly fell in love with Herring Cove and its townspeople. The I found that the author brought the little village to life for me and I could picture it in my mind.
The characters are wonderful which makes reading even more pleasurable. I highly recommend this novel to all who who love Chic Lit novels.
I requested and received an Advanced Readers copy from the publisher and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own
cleg11's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to netgalley for a chance to read this book.
The fletcher group want to buy the majority of the properties in herring cove, demolish then and build a five star holiday village. Alex tries to persuade Sophie to sell her little bookshop, she refuses to sell.
A good feel good book, with a twist.
The fletcher group want to buy the majority of the properties in herring cove, demolish then and build a five star holiday village. Alex tries to persuade Sophie to sell her little bookshop, she refuses to sell.
A good feel good book, with a twist.
laurenclarke's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
mefrost's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
isabellm's review against another edition
3.0
I love stories set around bookshops. The premise of this story with Sophie fighting to save her shop and home and Alex struggling to live up to his family expectations and own wishes appealed to me. Alex and Sophie were cute but I didn’t feel as great an emotional connection to their love story as I wanted. Overall It was a pleasant easy read for the summer.
mushmysteriesandmore's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a big fan of Kellie Hailes, so when I saw this on offer at NetGalley I jumped at the chance to read another one of her wonderful romances and I wasn’t disappointed.
Set in the beautiful little village of Herring Cove, Sophie is struggling to keep her bookshop going, the bookshop owned by her now deceased parents which is the reason she is not biting off the hand of handsome property developer Alex. But Alex isn’t exactly trying to force her into it either because there’s something about Sophie that gets to him and also allows him to be who he really wants to be and not just who his parents have brought him up to be.
The romance isn’t exactly slow, it’s almost an instant thing with these two but it’s how they work together to get their happy ever after. Yes, there are a few hiccups and misunderstandings along the way, it wouldn’t be chick-lit otherwise but it’s a nice steady pace and an entertaining story.
The only downside for me was the fact there was no real town spirit. Some of the village were more than happy to allow the big corporation to take over their town and didn’t seem to be willing to fight for their own identity which I much prefer, which is why I guess it was easier for Sophie to give Alex a chance. The romance may have taken longer to develop if everyone was against Alex at the start and he had to try harder to win them over. However, this wasn’t that much of a big deal to stop me enjoying the rest of the story.
A page turning delightful romance
Copy received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Set in the beautiful little village of Herring Cove, Sophie is struggling to keep her bookshop going, the bookshop owned by her now deceased parents which is the reason she is not biting off the hand of handsome property developer Alex. But Alex isn’t exactly trying to force her into it either because there’s something about Sophie that gets to him and also allows him to be who he really wants to be and not just who his parents have brought him up to be.
The romance isn’t exactly slow, it’s almost an instant thing with these two but it’s how they work together to get their happy ever after. Yes, there are a few hiccups and misunderstandings along the way, it wouldn’t be chick-lit otherwise but it’s a nice steady pace and an entertaining story.
The only downside for me was the fact there was no real town spirit. Some of the village were more than happy to allow the big corporation to take over their town and didn’t seem to be willing to fight for their own identity which I much prefer, which is why I guess it was easier for Sophie to give Alex a chance. The romance may have taken longer to develop if everyone was against Alex at the start and he had to try harder to win them over. However, this wasn’t that much of a big deal to stop me enjoying the rest of the story.
A page turning delightful romance
Copy received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant book, perfect for a summer afternoon.
The cast of characters is very likable and well written, the plot entertaining and engrossing, the setting made me wish to be there.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
The cast of characters is very likable and well written, the plot entertaining and engrossing, the setting made me wish to be there.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
thewoollygeek's review
5.0
I absolutely 100% adored this, I love Alex and Sophie so much, such a nice slow burn romance. I loved their awkwardness, how imperfect and normal they are. Their chemistry is so cute. I loved the development with Alex’s parents especially the end a lovely twist. All the characters are adorable , I’d love a return to see how they get on, maybe a story for Natalie. A wonderful read to make you feel warm and happy, a book to make you smile.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion